Statement in response to the Independent Review of Maternity Services, Nottingham University Hospitals
Statement - Independent Review of Maternity Services, Nottingham University Hospitals
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Comment and analysis on key issues on ethnic health inequalities in health and social care.
New Learning Network Set to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes
A landmark Learning and Action Network designed to address stark disparities in maternal, perinatal and neonatal health outcomes for women from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds will officially launch on January 24.
NHS ‘Talking Therapies’ Review identifies Barriers in Accessing Care
A landmark independent review of services provided by NHS Talking Therapies has identified that psychotherapy services need better tailoring to meet the needs of Black and minoritised ethnic groups.
New research calls for action over lack of mental health care for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities face some of the most stark inequalities in access to healthcare in England and remain subject to dire mental health outcomes.
New Project to Improve Patient Diversity in Breast Cancer Trials
A new pilot project aimed at increasing the number of Black, Asian and ethnic minority patients taking part in potentially life-enhancing breast cancer clinical trials has been announced today, 31 August.
New review to examine how the NHS communicates with Jewish communities
Health inequalities experienced disproportionally by Jewish communities in England will be addressed in new research announced today (31 July 2023) by the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
New review identifies poorer care and lower life expectancy for ethnic minorities with a learning disability
People with a learning disability from Black, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi heritage) and minority ethnic backgrounds face shorter life expectancy triggered by poorer healthcare access, experience and outcomes.
NHS Race and Health Observatory calls for new maternity assessments for minority ethnic newborns
Tests that indicate the health of newborns, moments after birth, are limited and not fit-for-purpose for Black, Asian and ethnic minority babies, and need immediate revision according to the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
Race Observatory Explores Cost of Racism to NHS at ConfedExpo
Better care, training and anti-racist policies could significantly increase workforce numbers and productivity in the NHS, improve patient experience, and save millions of pounds spent annually on addressing racism claims brought by staff, clinicians and patients, according to a panel of health and race experts speaking at the Confed Expo conference today, 15 June.